AUSTIN, Texas — In an effort to get state lawmakers to come to compromise on a property tax bill and school choice legislation this special legislative session, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has started flexing his veto power for bills passed during the 2023 regular session.
As of Sunday evening, the governor has vetoed a total of 76 bills. Here's a breakdown.
Vetoed House Bills
HB 181 - Establishes a Sickle Cell Disease Registry, which would have kept "accurate, complete records of cases of sickle cell disease to aid in the cure and treatment of sickle cell disease."
The bill was authored by representatives Jarvis Johnson, Stephanie Klick and Mike Collier. Gov. Abbott vetoed the bill on June 17.
HB 279 - Broadens the scope of current human trafficking laws to include protections for disabled individuals.
The bill was authored by representatives Jacey Jetton, Jessica González, Matt Shaheen and Shawn Thierry. It was vetoed on May 24.
HB 558 - Limits the governor's powers to use executive orders, proclamations, or regulations to restrict the operations of an organization that benefits veterans during a state of emergency.
The bill was authored by Rep. Richard Raymond. It was vetoed on June 17.
HB 729 - Establishes a statewide Intellectual and Developmental Disability Coordinating Council composed of members of various state agencies, university programs and more. The council would develop and implement recurring five-year strategic plans to provide resources to Texans.
The bill was authored by representatives John Rose and Carl Sherman. It was vetoed on June 17.
HB 1466 - Limits the Texas Education Agency commissioner from adopting a rule excluding training certificates that are applicable to relevant licenses.
The bill was authored by representatives Travis Clardy and Sylvia Garcia. It was vetoed on June 17.
HB 2138 - Creates an exemption to allow nonprofit wildlife conservation groups to sell raffle tickets online.
The bill was authored by representatives Kyle Kacal, Ernest Bailes and Eddie Morales. It was vetoed on June 15.
HB 2416 - Creates a Gulf Coast Protection Account consisting of gifts, donations and grants both federal and local that would be used for the protection of the Gulf Coast.
The bill was authored by representatives Dennis Paul and Ed Thompson. It was vetoed on June 17.
HB 2629 - Makes minor adjustments to the language of a section of the Election Code regarding campaign spending reports.
The bill was authored by representatives Glenn Rogers, Charlie Geren, Oscar Longoria, Stephanie Klick, Lynn Stucky, Trent Ashby, Ernest Bailes, Benjamin Bumgarner, Craig Goldman, Ryan Guillen, Sam Harless, Richard Hayes, Eddie Morales, Angelia Orr, John Raney, Hugh Shine and Gary VanDeaver. It was vetoed on June 18.
HB 2879 - Allows for a provision in contracts for property improvements that allow the contract to become void if it requires the contractors to be brought outside the state.
The bill was authored by representatives Tom Oliverson, Eddie Morales, Keith Bell, and Richard Hayes. It was vetoed on June 15.
HB 2956 - Allows municipalities to annex areas adjacent to railway right of ways.
The bill was authored by Rep. Hugh Shine. It was vetoed on June 18.
HB 3159 - Creates an accessible absentee mail system for people eligible to early vote by mail. It's designed to help those with disabilities vote.
The bill was authored by representatives Jeff Leach and John Bucy III. It was vetoed on June 17.
HB 3436 - Addresses the transfer of property between the Texas Military Department and Palo Pinto County Livestock Association.
The bill was authored by Rep. Glenn Rogers. It was vetoed on June 18.
HB 4106 - Addresses procedures for Texans to file complaints before the Public Utility Commission of Texas.
The bill was authored by Rep. Jay Dean. It was vetoed on June 18.
HB 4128 - Allows associate judges to oversee and monitor guardianship and protective services proceedings.
Authored by representatives Andrew Murr, David Spiller and Eddie Morales. It was vetoed on June 17.
HB 4158 - Requires the chief appraiser in each appraisal district to determine the number of residences in each school district subject to tax increase limitations.
The bill was authored by Rep. Mike Schofield. It was vetoed on June 14.
HB 4219 - Adjusts the maximum rate of interest on certain consumer loans.
The bill was authored by Rep. Stan Lambert. It was vetoed on June 18.
HB 4759 - Creates harsher penalties for owners in dog attacks.
The bill was authored by representatives Elizabeth Campos, Diego Bernal, Sylvia Garcia, Jeff Leach, and Penny Morales Shaw. It was vetoed on June 17.
HB 4779 - Creates more penalties for organized retail theft.
The bill was authored by representatives Salman Bhojani, Joe Moody, Toni Rose, Drew Darby and Jeff Leach. It was vetoed on June 17.
HB 5332 - Addresses the creation of the Montgomery County Public Utility District No. 229.
The bill was authored by Rep. Ernest Bailes. It was vetoed on June 18.
HB 5358 - Addresses the creation of a Ranger Ridge Municipal Utility District in Palo Pinto County.
The bill was authored by representatives Glenn Rogers and Giovanni Capriglione. It was vetoed on June 18.
HB 5360 - Addresses the creation of the Deer CreekRanch Municipal Utility District No. 1.
The bill was authored by Rep. Hugh Shine. It was vetoed on June 18.
HB 5366 - Addresses the creation of the Grimes County Municipal Utility District No. 3.
The bill was authored by Rep. Kyle Kacal. It was vetoed on June 18.
Vetoed Senate Bills
SB 200 - Addresses the time period in which public universities must accept academic credits and when they can disregard them.
The bill was authored by Sen. Sarah Eckhardt. It was vetoed on June 18.
SB 247 - Adjusts the transport codes regarding honorary consulates.
The bill was authored by Sen. Carol Alvarado. It was vetoed on June 16.
SB 261 - Addresses the titling and registration of trailers built by hobbyists.
The bill was authored by senators Drew Springer and Pete Flores. It was vetoed on June 18.
SB 267 - Creates a Law Enforcement Agency Accreditation Grant program for law enforcement agencies with less than 250 peace officers.
The bill was authored by senators Phil King, Pete Flores and Royce West. It was vetoed on June 16.
SB 315 - Defines a "telephone call" in the context of telephone solicitation.
The bill was authored by senators Bob Hall, Lois Kolkhorst and Royce West. It was vetoed on June 16.
SB 335 - Requires the Family and Protective Services Council to broadcast open meetings online.
The bill was authored by Sen. Charles Schwertner. It was vetoed on June 18.
SB 348 - Addresses what may or may not be posted online in appraisal records.
The bill was authored by Sen. Drew Springer. It was vetoed on June 16.
SB 361 - Allows teachers employed by a school district in an appraisal district to serve on the appraisal review board.
The bill was authored by senators Sarah Eckhardt, Paul Bettencourt, Bob Hall, Robert Nichols, Tan Parker and Drew Springer. It was vetoed on June 16.
SB 467 - Increases the criminal penalties for tampering with fuel pumps.
The bill was authored by senators Paul Bettencourt, Tan Parker and Royce West. It was vetoed on June 14.
SB 485 - Designates the second Saturday in October Hospice and Palliative Care Day.
The bill was authored by Sen. Nathan Johnson. It was vetoed on June 16.
SB 498 - Requires the specification of what statewide technology centers may provide.
The bill was authored by Sen. Nathan Johnson. It was vetoed on June 17.
SB 526 - Requires approval from the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board to offer a program to incarcerated people that would qualify for a federal Pell Grant.
The bill was authored by Sen. Royce West. It was vetoed on June 16.
SB 796 - Requires insurance contract arbitration for subjects located entirely in Texas to be done in accordance with state law.
The bill was authored by senators Mayes Middleton and José Menéndez. It was vetoed on June 17.
SB 813 - Requires the Texas Commission on Environmental Equality to notify legislators when there is a violation of the water code in their region.
The bill was authored by senators Borris Miles, Carol Alvarado and Royce West. It was vetoed on June 17.
SB 987 - Requires comptrollers to report activities done by a consultant regarding recovery audits.
The bill was authored by Sen. Lois Kolkhorst. It was vetoed on June 18.
SB 1051 - Addresses benefits questionnaires for health insurance plans.
The bill was authored by Sen. Bryan Hughes. It was vetoed on June 18.
SB 1080 - Requires the Lost Pines Groundwater Conservation District to establish a mitigation program to address overdrawing an aquifer.
The bill was authored by Sen. Lois Kolkhorst. It was vetoed on June 15.
SB 1367 - Protects confidential information of government employees, like home addresses.
The bill was authored by Sen. Brandon Creighton. It was vetoed on June 18.
SB 1393 - Addresses insurance rates for property located within 4 miles of a Texas Windstorm Insurance Association-designated catastrophe area.
The bill was authored by Sen. Mayes Middleton. It was vetoed on June 17.
SB 1399 - Addresses permitting requirements and procedures for certain concrete plants.
The bill was authored by senators Charles Schwertner, Carol Alvarado, Sarah Eckhardt, Borris Miles and John Whitmire. It was vetoed on June 17.
SB 1404 - Creates a work group to study the benefits of coal-to-nuclear electric plant conversions.
The bill was authored by Sen. Tan Parker. It was vetoed on June 18.
SB 1431 - Addresses what information is considered confidential for current and former administrative judges for the State Office of Administrative Hearings.
The bill was authored by Sen. Juan Hinojosa. It was vetoed on June 16.
SB 1439 - Addresses ad valorem taxes for businesses with personal property.
The bill was authored by Sen. Drew Springer. It was vetoed on June 18.
SB 1467 - Addresses health records disclosed electronically.
The bill was authored by Sen. Kelly Hancock. It was vetoed on June 18.
SB 1568 - Defines the terms "substitute trustee" and "trustee" in the context of purchasing property.
The bill was authored by Sen. Donna Campbell. It was vetoed on June 16.
SB 1614 - Addresses franchise taxes for goods sold by TV and radio broadcasters.
The bill was authored by Sen. Charles Perry. It was vetoed on June 18.
SB 1615 - Aims to increase access to and reduce the unnecessary burdens that go along with a cosmetology license.
The bill was authored by Sen. Judith Zaffirini. It was vetoed on May 19.
SB 1668 - Addresses the management of property owners' associations.
The bill was authored by Sen. Bryan Hughes. It was vetoed on June 18.
SB 1712 - Addresses the purchasing of property for a limited partnership.
The bill was authored by Sen. Charles Perry. It was vetoed on June 16.
SB 1916 - Requires governing bodies to distribute service upgrade plans online.
The bill was authored by Sen. Tan Parker. It was vetoed on June 18.
SB 1979 - Commissions a yearly report from the Texas A&M University Texas Real Estate Research Center on single-family home purchases and sales by institutional buyers.
The bill was authored by senators Bryan Hughes, Paul Bettencourt, Lois Kolkhorst, Mayes Middleton and Kevin Sparks. It was vetoed on June 16.
SB 1998 - Designates how some ad valorem tax forms must be filled out.
The bill was authored by Sen. Paul Bettencourt. It was vetoed on June 15.
SB 2010 - Requires energy market monitors to report any potential market manipulations in writing.
The bill was authored by senators Charles Schwertner, Phil King and Lois Kolkhorst. It was vetoed on June 18.
SB 2016 - Addresses the certifications of dietitians and designates who qualifies as a licensed dietitian.
The bill was authored by senators Judith Zaffirini and Royce West. It was vetoed on June 17.
SB 2035 - Addresses anticipation payments for governing bodies for bond proposals.
The bill was authored by Sen. Paul Bettencourt. It was vetoed on June 13.
SB 2052 - Increases the maximum fee imposed by the Southeast Texas Groundwater Conservation District for drawing groundwater.
The bill was authored by Sen. Robert Nichols. It was vetoed on June 16.
SB 2192 - Creates municipal utility districts for certain counties.
The bill was authored by Sen. Bob Hall. It was vetoed on June 18.
SB 2248 - Amends parts of the Estates Code regarding guardianship for incapacitated persons.
The bill was authored by Sen. Judith Zaffirini. It was vetoed on June 18.
SB 2260 - Repeals a section of the Human Resources Code about cases with multiple reports.
The bill was authored by Sen. César Blanco. It was repealed on June 16.
SB 2269 - Addresses the discontinuation of group self-insurance coverage, as well as dissolving the Texas self-insurance group guaranty fund and trust fund under the Texas Workers' Compensation Act.
The bill was authored by Sen. Charles Perry. It was vetoed on June 18.
SB 2275 - Repeals a section of the Government Code associated with the Texas Supreme Court's authority to adopt rules.
The bill was authored by Sen. Bryan Hughes. It was vetoed on June 17.
SB 2277 - Addresses special appointments in lawsuits involving parent-child relationships.
The bill was authored by Sen. Judith Zaffirini. It was vetoed on June 18.
SB 2292 - Requires judges to set a minimum bond requirement of $500,000 in guardianship proceedings, Estates Code or probate proceedings.
The bill was authored by Sen. Judith Zaffirini. It was vetoed on June 18.
SB 2379 - Addresses aquifer storage and recovery projects for a portion of the Edwards Aquifer.
The bill was authored by Sen. Charles Schwertner. It was vetoed on June 16.
SB 2399 - Addresses the Public Utility Commission's authority to grant certificates to voiceover internet protocol providers.
The bill was authored by Sen. Charles Schwertner. It was vetoed on June 18.
SB 2453 - Adds regulations for residential and commercial buildings, including energy and water conservation standards.
The bill was authored by senators José Menéndez, Donna Campbell, Sarah Eckhardt and Royce West. It was vetoed on June 16.
SB 2474 - Addresses civil penalties for violations of rules and laws regarding addiction treatment facilities.
The bill was authored by Sen. Juan Hinojosa. It was vetoed on June 18.
SB 2493 - Updates the language of a law regarding rental unit repairs and the refund of security deposits.
The bill was authored by Sen. Mayes Middleton. It was vetoed on June 15.
SB 2597 - Addresses the creation of a Montgomery County Municipal Utility District.
The bill was authored by Sen. Brandon Creighton. It was vetoed on June 16.
SB 2598 - Addresses the creation of Honey Creek Improvement District No. 1.
The bill was authored by Sen. Angela Paxton. It was vetoed on June 16.
SB 2604 - Addresses the creation of Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 589.
The bill was authored by Sen. Borris Miles. It was vetoed on June 16.
SB 2605 - Addresses the creation of a Knob Creek Municipal Utility District.
The bill was authored by Sen. Pete Flores. It was vetoed on June 16.
SB 2613 - Addresses the creation of a Tabor Ranch Municipal Management District.
The bill was authored by Sen. Tan Parker. It was vetoed on June 16.
SB 2616 - Addresses the creation of Travis County Municipal Utility District No. 27.
The bill was authored by Sen. Judith Zaffirini. It was vetoed on June 16.